Rail tie and fastening



June 5, 1928. 1,672,424

I v W. T. RIGHTMIRE I RAIL TIE AND FASTENING Filed Sept. 1927 Inventor j I D B zmpm Attornqy Patented June 5, 1928.

PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM 'I'. RIGHTMIR-E, F MONTOUR FALLS,

NEW YORK.

BAIL TIE AND ras'rmime.

Application filed September 6, 1927. Serial No. 217,741.

The present invention relates to an improved railway tie and means associated therewith for fastening the rails thereto.

One feature of the invention an improved metallic tie of channel-shaped cross section, wherein the same is provided with I struck-out tongues providing a multiplicity of openings, the latter facilitating drainage and the former providing secure anchorage.

Another feature of the invention is the improved fastening; means for the track or rail which comprises a base plate especially constructed to be fitted between the side flanges of the tie, and clamping blocks which are bolted to said base plate. I

Other features will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the drawings I Figure 1 is aside view of a tie and fastening means constructed in accordance with the invention. I

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the same, and

Fig. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view showing more in detail the base plate and the clamping blocks.

In the drawings, the reference character 4 designates generally the improved tie which as before indicated, is of metal of channel-shaped cross section, the same being open at its opposite ends. As shown plainly in Fig. 3, the bottom is provided with a multiplicity of struck-out tongues leaving a corresponding number of holes 5 to provide for free drainage and secure anchortie at each end is an elongated base plate 7 having a centrally disposed elevated portion 8 forming what may be conveniently referred to as a seat or chair for the base flange of the rails.9. It will be noted that the sides or ends of this seat are incline outwardly and then inwardly, thus giving the chair the cross sectional shape represented plainly in Fig. 3.

Resting upon the portion of the base plate extending beyond the chair on opposite sides are clamping and retaining blocks 10. The inner faces of these, are shaped to engage the inclined surfaces of the seat 8. In addition, extensions 11 are formed which fit" Fitted snugly into the end portion. of the over the base flange of the rail, and serve to hold the rail firmly in place.

It will be noticed that cross bolts 12 eX- tend through the side flanges of the tie and the clamping blocks 10. In addition, a longitudinal bolt 13 extends along a lengthwise direction through the clamping blocks, and also through the rail seat.

It is yet to be stated that the side flanges of the tie opposite the rail seat are cut out or notched to accommodate the base flanges of the rails.

It is thought thatby considering the detailed description in connection with the drawings, a clear understanding of the construction, and operation of the invention will be had. It is understood for instance, that if desired, a suitable bracing and reinforcing filler member 14 may be arranged in the central portion of the tie'between the rangement coming within the field of the invention claimed may be resorted to if desired.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is In a structure of the class described, a channel-shaped rail tie, a base plate fitted in the end portion of the tie between the side flanges thereof, said base plate being provided with a central raised top portion providing a rail seat, a pair of clamping blocks resting upon the end portions of said base plate on opposite sides of said seat, and bearing against said rail seat and having extensions overlying the-rail seat to engage the base flange of the rail, transverse bolts passing through the side flanges of the tie and the clamping blocks, and a longitudinal bolt passing through said clamping blocks and rail seat.

In testimony whereof I affix'my signature. 

